Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting

Inspiration and Rivalry

Johannes Vermeer, 'Woman with a Pearl Necklace', 1663–4. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin-Preußischer Kulturbisitz, Gemäldegalerie, Berlin
Johannes Vermeer, 'Woman with a Pearl Necklace', 1663–4. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin-Preußischer Kulturbisitz, Gemäldegalerie, BerlinCredit

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Merrion Square entrance. © National Gallery of Ireland.
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An Independent Spirit

Margaret Clarke

Margaret Clarke (1888–1961), 'Robin Redbreast '. © The artist's estate. Photograph © Ulster Museum
Margaret Clarke (1888–1961), 'Robin Redbreast '. © The artist's estate. Photograph © Ulster MuseumCredit

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